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Sports Betting CommunityTue, 13 Feb 2018 19:41:37 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.13What are the Most Popular Sports at Online Sports Betting Sites?http://www.mytipsters.com/most-popular-sports-online-betting-sites/
http://www.mytipsters.com/most-popular-sports-online-betting-sites/#respondTue, 13 Feb 2018 19:37:52 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3300Online sports betting continues to grow each year in the amount of people participating and the amounts wagered on sports teams. Part of the reason why this type of betting is so popular is because the best online sites are so convenient. For example, a top online site like betloimp.com is easy to navigate, provides […]

]]>Online sports betting continues to grow each year in the amount of people participating and the amounts wagered on sports teams.

Part of the reason why this type of betting is so popular is because the best online sites are so convenient. For example, a top online site like betloimp.com is easy to navigate, provides a complete set of sports, has payment and payout gateways built directly into the site so you can gamble seamlessly, and can be accessed on any internet connected device. For obvious reasons, this site continues to gain in popularity.

You’re the primary reason that the such top sites offer access to betting on the world’s most popular sports.

So what sports can you expect to be able to place a wager on at an online sports betting site?

Football / Soccer

Football is the most popular sport on the planet.

Today it is played by more than 250 million people end over 200 different countries. There are many levels of football from Weekend Warriors who use their time on the pitch to get out the frustrations that they’ve built up during the work week, to the highest level of professional football players who earn tens of millions of dollars every year to play the game.

Football is a tactical 90 minute game which strategy and patience are mingled with endurance end sudden action to create a game that is unique and compelling.

Some countries including Brazil, Mexico, Italy Spain, Germany, and the UK consider the sport their national pastimes and when an important national game is being played in the country, virtually the entire country shuts down.

In terms of sports betting, the amount of football games played every week and dozens of countries points to the amount of opportunities for bettors to wager. Each week hundreds of millions of dollars is bet on football and more and more of that money is being bet online.

Basketball

Basketball up until recently was primarily an American sport. But over the last 25 years it is become popular in places as far-flung as Turkey, Lithuania, Australia, and Nigeria. In fact the United States professional league call the National Basketball Association now has players from more than 30 countries participating.

Basketball is one of the fastest growing games in the world primarily because it is easy to understand and filled with action. Because the basketball hoop is 10 feet high, players need to be tall and very skilled.

Betting on basketball is big business. There’s a thriving Marketplace for professional basketball games and then equally increasing market for betting on college basketball. As the sport continues to grow internationally betting on International games in various countries also increases. It might not be long before online basketball betting rivals football.

Cricket

For the countries that don’t have large populations who enjoy Cricket, it is difficult to understand the popularity of this complicated sport.

Cricket is played over several days and involves strategy, strength, and endurance. Players must both keep track of the score, and manage their rosters in order to position themselves for victory.

The best cricket players have a sharp eye, and superhuman focus. Countries like India, and Pakistan where Cricket is the favorite sport, stadiums are filled to capacity with mesmerized fans.

Baseball

Baseball might be the second most widely played sport in the world. Baseball lovers around the world participate in a mature and Semi-Pro leagues that are formed by organized groups or by groups searching to get a little exercise on weekends. At the professional Level Baseball is played in many different countries including the United States, Korea, and Japan.

The sport also has many Semi-Pro leagues in several countries including the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, and Australia. By far the most popular place where baseball is played is the United States where it is called the national pastime.

Sports betting on baseball is very vibrant at both professional and college levels. Online betting on the sport continues to increase with some believing that the majority of baseball betting will be online within the next five years.

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http://www.mytipsters.com/top-5-ultimate-online-jackpot-winners/#respondFri, 09 Feb 2018 16:52:13 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3294Gambling has been able to survive for quite some time, as its origins date as far back as the first civilizations. Still, once technology came to the fore, and online gambling platforms became widely available to the public, some people came to consider this practice as something more than fun. Some turned to complex wagering […]

]]>Gambling has been able to survive for quite some time, as its origins date as far back as the first civilizations. Still, once technology came to the fore, and online gambling platforms became widely available to the public, some people came to consider this practice as something more than fun.

Some turned to complex wagering strategies, while others focused on their luck. And with the major availability of live jackpots on the greatest progressive online slots, it is no doubt that some have managed to hit a win. Following are the five luckiest players who not only profited, but earned themselves a record-holder position.

5 – Mega Moolah – $9.22 million

This slot by the Microgaming software provider is widely known for its generous progressive jackpots. Due to the fact that players on any platform containing this slot massively contribute to the jackpot amount, it is no wonder that even lower-tiered cash prizes have been known to turn people into millionaires.

At spot number 5, an anonymous player managed to break Mega Moolah’s previous record by a whole million dollars in April 2017, when the slot hit an amazing $9.22 million jackpot prize.

4 – Mega Fortune – $9.57 million

Since it is an analogy to Mega Moolah, this game by NetEnt is only expected to provide as many winners and payouts, and it definitely did. A man named Alexander from Sweden hit the Mega Fortune jackpot back in 2015, a staggering $9.57 million that were considered in the top record sums for some time.

3 – Mega Fortune – $13.47 million

Speaking of records, the top placed jackpot that once had a spot in the Guinness World Record book is an anonymous man from Norway who hit $13.47 million one sleepless night on September 24, 2011.

Both the online casino and the online casino player claimed to have needed some time to comprehend the situation, with the platform’s manager expressing pride in their website for such an accomplishment.

2 – Mega Moolah – $17.2 million

As repetitive as it may sound, these two slot games are the definite jackpot destination, and the second-placed player has provided further proof of this with his win worth $17.2 million. A British citizen from Cheshire, Jonathon Heywood, experienced the unique thrill provided by this Microgaming slot back on the 6th of October, 2015.

Such an impressive amount even provoked a statement from the Microgaming CEO, who claimed that, including this jackpot, the company has paid of $5.76 billion in cash prizes.

1 – Mega Fortune – $24 million

A Scandinavian online casino platform called PAF ended up being the ultimate destination for the record-breaking winner from Finland. A 40-something year old man from Finland accessed this site in search for entertainment, and in-between his 25 cents per spin, managed to hit the jackpot.

Each of these lucky players chose to spend their fortune differently, but they all seem to inspire hopeful players to one thing – jackpots.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/top-5-ultimate-online-jackpot-winners/feed/0Australian Open Betting Previewhttp://www.mytipsters.com/australian-open-betting-preview/
http://www.mytipsters.com/australian-open-betting-preview/#respondTue, 16 Jan 2018 01:46:57 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3287The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam event of the calendar year in tennis, held annually over the last fortnight of January in Melbourne. Although it can trace its history back to 1905, due to the country’s geographical remoteness and changing scheduling of the tournament, it’s only in the last 30 years or so that […]

]]>The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam event of the calendar year in tennis, held annually over the last fortnight of January in Melbourne.

Although it can trace its history back to 1905, due to the country’s geographical remoteness and changing scheduling of the tournament, it’s only in the last 30 years or so that the Australian Open has finally been able to attract all the big names in the game on a regular annual basis.

The tournament was played on grass until 1987, but has since been on a hard court, initially on a surface known as Rebound Ace.Since 2008 the tournament has been played on a cushioned, medium-paced, acrylic hard court surface known as Plexicushion Prestige. This is not unlike the surface used for the US Open, so tends to best suit similar players and Australian Open betting odds naturally tend to favour such individuals as a consequence.

Another factor to take into account when contemplating Australian Open betting is the heat in Melbourne, which can be extreme at times. It’s not a tournament where you want to be backing a player going into it with any fitness concerns.

In the men’s event, two players have largely dominated over almost a decade and a half. Prior to the 2018 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic had won six titles (a record in the Open Era), whilst Roger Federer had won five. Injury and age are seemingly catching up with both players though, so new challengers for the crown are surely imminent.

In the women’s event, Serena Williams has been the dominant figure, with seven Australian Open titles in total since securing her first way back in 2003. However, age and motherhood will surely finally take their toll on Williams and it’s difficult to predict who, if anyone, will be able to come even close to replicating her dominance of the game in Melbourne and elsewhere. With no fewer than 43 different players winning at least one of 59 WTA tournaments in 2017, women’s tennis is more unpredictable than ever.

In both the men’s and women’s events, the top players have a tendency to come out on top at the Australian Open – rank outsiders rarely feature in finals in Melbourne. Likewise, clay court specialists down under also generally struggle (even the mighty Rafael Nadal has just a solitary Australian Open title to his name).

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/australian-open-betting-preview/feed/0Smart Bets To Help You Build Your Cash Pothttp://www.mytipsters.com/smart-bets-to-help-you-build-your-cash-pot/
http://www.mytipsters.com/smart-bets-to-help-you-build-your-cash-pot/#respondTue, 21 Nov 2017 20:09:07 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3279I have been betting on sports for many years now and one thing that always surprises me when I speak with friends of mine who also like a flutter, is how many of them waste money trying to get rich off one result. I have always viewed gambling as more of a marathon than a […]

]]>I have been betting on sports for many years now and one thing that always surprises me when I speak with friends of mine who also like a flutter, is how many of them waste money trying to get rich off one result. I have always viewed gambling as more of a marathon than a sprint and I like to build slowly, rather than chancing it on a big jackpot.

One great way to get started with a new bookie is to find some tasty welcome offers which you can use to get the ball rolling in terms of your cash pot. There are loads of offers out there such as free bets, free spin offers and even enhanced odds when you sign up for a new company, a great way to get things started. I wanted to share with you some great ways to build your cash pot, and why it makes sense.

Cash Building Tips

Sport is not going anywhere, and nor are the betting companies so you need to think about the long game when betting, not only the here and now, try out these cash builders.

Banker Doubles

Instead of betting on a 15 team accumulator to make you rich, something which so very rarely happens, why not try a safe banker each weekend. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have a risky bet each week, but if £5 goes on your risky treble, put £20 on a safe double like Real and Barcelona, to cover your risk.

1/2

Betting on probabilities of 1/2 has really paid dividends for me in recent years and it is these bets which have really helped me to build a healthy cash pot. I like to look for in-play odds of 1.33 or 1/2 to bet on and usually I like to go for ‘goal to be scored before minute X’. Like anything with gambling, there is no certainty that this will come off, but you will win at least 7/10.

Be Brave

In my view, putting £2 on a 500/1 shot is foolish not brave and instead I like to bet big on low odds to build the pot. Now, betting £100 on Manchester United beating Brighton for example, can be scary because of the money that you are parting with, but the probabilities are high and you could make an easy £20 from such a bet. Be brave if you want to build.

Importance

The reason why building a cash pot is so important is so that you can take on those big bets, and ensure that you are gambling with winnings, instead of digging in to your own money each week.

I am at a point now where I bet up to £600 on 1/3 shot or higher, returning £100-£200. I only ever bet with profit and I take my original stake out each time. Building the pot for a while will put you in a position to go bigger on your betting and make winning far easier.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/smart-bets-to-help-you-build-your-cash-pot/feed/0Bouncebackability: Don’t Write Off Ireland in Quest for World Cup 2018 Placehttp://www.mytipsters.com/bouncebackability-dont-write-off-ireland-in-quest-for-world-cup-2018-place/
http://www.mytipsters.com/bouncebackability-dont-write-off-ireland-in-quest-for-world-cup-2018-place/#respondFri, 29 Sep 2017 14:03:03 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3267Has the death knell sounded on Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for World Cup 2018 in Russia next summer? Given the mood inside the Aviva Stadium in the closing minutes of the Emerald Isle’s 0-1 defeat to Serbia early in September you might have assumed so, but the fact remains that there is still an awful […]

]]>Has the death knell sounded on Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for World Cup 2018 in Russia next summer?

Given the mood inside the Aviva Stadium in the closing minutes of the Emerald Isle’s 0-1 defeat to Serbia early in September you might have assumed so, but the fact remains that there is still an awful lot of football still to be played in Group D.

With two rounds of games to go, the Serbians have forged ahead on 18 points, but their remaining games – Austria away and Georgia at home – are by no means a walk in the park. The Austrians possess plenty of quality, while Georgia have lost just one of their four away ties in this qualification campaign.

In the ninth round of fixtures, Ireland host Moldova as Wales travel to Georgia – and that’s not an easy day at the office for the Welsh, that’s for sure.

And then, of course, the final encounter in the group sees Ireland and Wales clash in Cardiff in what is likely to be as nervy a ‘six pointer’ as you could ever wish to see.

If Serbia lose their final two games, then Ireland or Wales could still finish top by winning both of their remaining fixtures.

If Serbia claim one point from their last two games, they are assured a play-off place at least unless Ireland turn around a -7 goal difference.

If Serbia take two or more points from their remaining games, they are guaranteed a play-off place at worse.

Okay, so that’s the favourites Serbia taken care of. Let’s assume they get the job done and claim enough points to win the group outright. That leaves Ireland and Wales duking it out for the play-off place.

If Ireland and Wales both win their Week 9 fixture, then the clash at the Cardiff City Stadium on October 9 is a straight shootout to see who finishes second in Group D.

If Ireland win their Week 9 game and Wales draw or lose, then they would only need to avoid defeat in Cardiff to secure second place in the group.

So as you can see, there is every reason to be positive!

Nine Could Be Just Fine for O’Neill’s Boys

The ninth and penultimate set of fixtures will ultimately dictate the final standings in Group D, and while Serbia face a tough old test in Austria we have to assume they will claim the points they need there or against Georgia in Week 10 to confirm top spot.

The truth is that Ireland and Wales are battling it out for second place, and the fixtures on October 6 will determine who has one final chance of qualification and who will taste bitter disappointment.

Ireland host Moldova on that particular Friday night, and if they can’t claim three points there then they really don’t deserve to be on the plane to Russia.

The Moldovans have taken 2/24 available points in qualifying, and both of those came against Georgia. Otherwise they have lost their six matches against the better sides in the table, and their overall goal difference of -16 from eight matches speaks volumes of their credentials. Quite simply, they must be beaten.

Goal difference is highly unlikely to be a factor but you just never know, so let’s hope Martin O’Neill sends his troops onto the Dublin turf in positive fashion and allows them to express themselves.

The beauty of the fixture list is that Ireland, who kick off at 7:45pm, will know exactly what they need to do against Moldova as Wales’ clash with Georgia gets underway at 5pm.

As the Irish themselves know following their 1-1 draw, Georgia is not the easiest of trips to make. In recent times they have beaten Scotland on home soil, and the only nations to meter out defeat of late upon the Georgians in front of their own supporters have been Serbia and Austria, so the pressure is on Wales to take care of business in Tbilisi. All in all, the hosts have lost just three of their last ten outings on their own patch.

In all probability, it will come down to the final game in Cardiff, and what a fitting stage that will be for an all-or-nothing contest. Fun fact: Wales have only beaten the Republic of Ireland once in their last ten head-to-head meetings. Let’s hope history repeats itself on October 9!

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/bouncebackability-dont-write-off-ireland-in-quest-for-world-cup-2018-place/feed/0Greyhound betting an alternative to horse racinghttp://www.mytipsters.com/greyhound-betting-an-alternative-to-horse-racing/
http://www.mytipsters.com/greyhound-betting-an-alternative-to-horse-racing/#respondMon, 25 Sep 2017 11:21:28 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3260Ask anyone who has been for a night at the dogs and they will tell you that it is an exciting and fun experience, with races coming thick and fast and greyhounds flying round the track at breakneck speed. It is not for everyone, however, and those of a more equine persuasion will prefer the […]

]]>Ask anyone who has been for a night at the dogs and they will tell you that it is an exciting and fun experience, with races coming thick and fast and greyhounds flying round the track at breakneck speed.It is not for everyone, however, and those of a more equine persuasion will prefer the sights and sounds on offer at Cheltenham or Ascot to those at Crayford.Picking a winner in either sport is tough but there are only six runners in dog racing, meaning the odds are usually much more in the punters’ favour than in horse racing.Returns will not be so big but, with 12 or even 14 races on a card, there are plenty of chances to win and to come away from the track with something to show for your efforts.Many punters deal exclusively in forecasts or reverse forecasts, when the pay-outs are significantly bigger but, as it is already tough to select the first dog home, getting the first two is a real bonus.There is help available, however, when trying to make a selection, with these free greyhound tips on offer to nudge you in the right direction plus tips and selections in the daily racing publications.Races are over in 30 to 40 seconds and so greyhound racing is perfect for those who like quick returns rather than watching horses slug it out over three-and-a-half miles.With so many races in a relatively short space of time, it is not necessary to lump huge sums on any particular contest especially if you follow the mantra of ‘bet small, lose small’.Therefore, even after suffering a night with few or no winners, you will still be able to eat the next day.There are obviously drawbacks when betting on greyhounds as the nature of the sport means that results will not always go to form.With six animals converging on the first bend at a rapid rate it is inevitable that there are bumps and it is not uncommon to see the favourite bowled over onto its back and out of the race after just a few seconds.It is just part and parcel of dog racing and a case of ‘onwards and upwards’ to the next contest, while it is a similar situation with Nation Hunt racing and hurdling.Fences have got in the way of many a potential winner and it is no less frustrating in the Grand National then it is in the Greyhound Derby.Horse racing is termed the Sport of Kings and there is a sense that greyhound racing is considered a poor cousin of a sport backed by the royal family, while it has also been hit by the closure of several key venues as developers move in to build on prime land.But it is part of the fabric of Britain and, despite the brickbats hurled its way in recent times, it is here to stay and remains an exciting sport to bet on.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/greyhound-betting-an-alternative-to-horse-racing/feed/0My Tipster’s all-time favourite slot machineshttp://www.mytipsters.com/all-time-favourite-slot-machines/
http://www.mytipsters.com/all-time-favourite-slot-machines/#respondThu, 10 Aug 2017 15:01:30 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3248The gang at My Tipsters love betting, it’s in our blood, but that does not mean we don’t enjoy other types of entertainment. Of all the casino games we can play, our favourites are slot machines, by far. And our favourite slot machines are the ones that are horse raced themed, it’s only fitting. These […]

]]>The gang at My Tipsters love betting, it’s in our blood, but that does not mean we don’t enjoy other types of entertainment. Of all the casino games we can play, our favourites are slot machines, by far.

And our favourite slot machines are the ones that are horse raced themed, it’s only fitting. These slots can be found in any premier casino, be it online or land based. Play them all and tell us what you think about them. As an early piece of advice we’ll tell you that casino games are found at www.casinoroom.com, be sure to check their enormous selection.

Derby Dollars

This is a creation of Real Time Gaming and it’s a very enjoyable slot machine to play. The game is fan favourite because of the generous bonus game.

And speaking of generosity the random progressive jackpot is another huge attraction, you just can’t go wrong with this slot. We recommend that you bet on all the lines so you can take advantage of the jackpot, the game has a total of five reels and twenty pay-lines.

You can also win big with the scatter multiplier and the free spins. The symbols are related to the theme and make the game more interesting.

Sure Win Slot

We all know that Microgaming is one of the best software developers in the world, so it comes as no surprise that one of their games is on our favorites list. They did an enormous job with this title, as you have the chance to predict elements of the game in order to get a larger payout.

The free spins bonus game can also be very lucrative if you get lucky. Like on most slot machines, the more you bet the bigger the payout in the jackpot, so be sure to put some serious money upfront to enhance your shot at winning.

Lucky Day at the Races

Last but not least we have an extremely fun title that goes by the name Lucky Day at the Races. This is a simple but rewarding five reel twenty payline game.

The game is pretty fun with cartoon type graphics, and the name says it all, the symbols are related to a day at the races, we have the jockey, the punters, and the horses of course. The rest of the symbols are high value cards. The bonus is very fun because its typical arcade game where you have to pick the winning horse in a race. It’s simply hilarious.

This is our selection, what do you think? Feel free to disagree and tell us about your favourite slot machines.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/all-time-favourite-slot-machines/feed/0A Different Breed: Is the Son of Frankel Poised for 2000 Guineas Glory?http://www.mytipsters.com/a-different-breed-is-the-son-of-frankel-poised-for-2000-guineas-glory/
http://www.mytipsters.com/a-different-breed-is-the-son-of-frankel-poised-for-2000-guineas-glory/#respondSun, 30 Apr 2017 17:05:29 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3241The flat racing season is slowly cranking into life after the thrilling denouement of the National Hunt campaign at the Cheltenham Festival, and one of the star turns ran on flat ground is just around the corner. The 2000 Guineas, one of British racing’s five classics and the first of the Triple Crown that also […]

]]>The flat racing season is slowly cranking into life after the thrilling denouement of the National Hunt campaign at the Cheltenham Festival, and one of the star turns ran on flat ground is just around the corner.

The 2000 Guineas, one of British racing’s five classics and the first of the Triple Crown that also features the Derby and St Leger, is a Group 1 feature that brings together the finest three-year-olds from across the land, who will take on Newmarket’s famed Rowley Mile on May 6th 2017.

Dating back more than 200 years, the winner’s purse stands at a handsome £450,000; considerably greater than the kitty trousered at the 1809 debut of the race, as you might expect!

2000 Guineas Betting Preview

Return of the King

The 2000 Guineas has a habit of throwing up some unexpected and thrilling story lines, and once such narrative came at the 2016 renewal when Galileo Gold, the 14/1 outsider, handed Frankie Dettori his first win in the race since he led Island Sands to victory in 1999.

But it’s another winning team that will attract most of the attention in the 2000 Guineas betting ring. Aidan O’Brien, the race’s most decorated trainer with seven wins, will once again join forces with owner Sue Magnier for an assault on the 2000 Guineas.

Together they have combined to produce some of the most outstanding champions in this renewal’s history, including King of Kings in 1998, Rock of Gibraltar at the turn of the new Millennium and Gleneagles in 2015.

This year they boast the early ante-post favourite and hot tip, Churchill. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, the colt has racked up five straight victories in fairly decent company, including October’s Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes – where he bested South Seas and Rivet, both in the field here – a four-length triumph in the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes and a decent turn in the Futurity Stakes, where he outgunned the fancied American, Radio Silence.

2000 Guineas Betting Odds

Can Churchill be taken on?

Of course, and at a price as short as 6/4 in places he certainly will be. But with the Moore-O’Brien-Magnier triumvirate doing the backing, he is a worthy favourite.

Trial and Error

There are four races classed as trials for the 2000 Guineas: the aforementioned Dewhurst Stakes, the Phoenix Stakes, the Greenham Stakes and the Craven Stakes.

The Dewhurst is a Group 1 run on the Rowley Mile – hence why Churchill is so hotly tipped for the Guineas, and is open to those who are aged two at the time. It is the most prestigious renewal available to juveniles, and naturally the winner here becomes a leading contender for the classics.

The Phoenix was won by an American horse, Caravaggio, who is quoted as a 16/1 hope for the 2000 Guineas. It is another from the O’Brien-Magnier axis of evil and another horse who remains unbeaten: four starts, four wins. He was a 1/8 hope for the Phoenix, so perhaps it was his victory in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes – where he defeated the excellent Psychedelic Fred – that was most impressive. As we know, with Aiden O’Brien on training duties anything is possible.

Barney Roy is quietly fancied for the 2000 Guineas and for good reason: he took the Greenham Stakes in fine style in just his second start. He saw off Dream Castle (14/1 for the Guineas) by two lengths to land another impressive win for the Godolphin yard.

But of these four trials perhaps the most intriguing champion is Eminent, who landed the Craven Stakes in April. What is so remarkable about this Martyn Meade trained colt? He is the son of the legendary Frankel.

Royal Blood

Eminent was ridden and stayed on under Jim Crowley to land the Craven at a mouth-watering 8/1, and it is no surprise to see his odds of a repeat at Newmarket slashed to 13/2 as a result.

Frankel was an unbeaten powerhouse who landed the Greenham Stakes, the Dewhurst, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in his illustrious career before taking down the big one – the 2000 Guineas – in 2011.

Eminent was one of Frankel’s first offspring as part of his retirement career as a stud supreme, and surprisingly sold for as little as £157,000 while some of his siblings exchanged hands for more than £1 million.

If he can land the big prize on May 6 he will have more than paid for himself already; and take a huge leap towards following in the hoofsteps of his illustrious sire.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/a-different-breed-is-the-son-of-frankel-poised-for-2000-guineas-glory/feed/0Horse Makeovershttp://www.mytipsters.com/horse-makeovers-2/
http://www.mytipsters.com/horse-makeovers-2/#respondMon, 13 Mar 2017 17:09:03 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3220After looking at the sweepstake guide for the Cheltenham Festival 2017 we thought that the racing silks weren’t quite cutting the mustard. Eventually they are going to get bored of them with the same designs and colours over and over again so we decided to have a look at ways that we could improve the […]

]]>After looking at the sweepstake guide for the Cheltenham Festival 2017 we thought that the racing silks weren’t quite cutting the mustard.

Eventually they are going to get bored of them with the same designs and colours over and over again so we decided to have a look at ways that we could improve the way the horses look.

We asked people to tell us what their ideal horse looked like and we tried to recreate each one for them:

Devvo, 31, Doncaster

Devvo envisaged his horse to be a mirror image of himself and because of that we’re unsure this idea will ever get picked up, but it’s too hilarious not to share. He first specified that it’s got to “deffo have a Burberry hat, init” and on top of that is “gotta have some bling” in the shape of a gold dollar chain (why dollars anyway? You’re from Doncaster!).

Along with all that he said it’s got to have some “sick creps” (I thought that meant pancakes?) and a horseshoe tattoo because “it is a horse, init”. You’d probably get better odds on Cheltenham Gold Cup Betting than this choice coming to fruition.

Joey, 26, Essex

It took us quite a while to find out exactly what Joey wanted as he’s not the most gifted in the vocabulary department but his specifications were once again in honour of himself (noticing a theme here?).

Joey’s first request was that this horse needed to be draped in “the freshest garms” available starting with the shoes. Joey chose a bright green brogue style shoe for his horse along with a matching bow-tie. Classic. #

To finish the whole thing off we were also requested to include a massive gold statement watch. Something tells me that this one isn’t going to work.

Zara, 35, Cheltenham

Being the first lady on this list you would expect Zara to have glammed her horse up to the max with lip fillers, fake nails, a fake tan and a garish frock but you’d be mistaken, Zara is a real lady.

The only suggestion she made to us was for all horses running to wear a similar hat or fascinator as the ladies wear around the track. Whilst this does look absolutely ridiculous this simple idea could actually catch on, if horse racing rules didn’t prohibit it.

Michael, 84, London

Michael is a proper London geezer and a man’s man but is also pushing on a bit in his old age and may have gone slightly senile and gone a bit too far with this one. Firstly, a flat cap was requested along with a wooden pipe (filled with real woodbines), a tie (yes, a tie) and a smart pair of shoes.

Whilst we’re sure this look would look blinding on good ol’ Michael there’s no chance you’ll ever see a horse run a race while puffing on a pipe.

]]>http://www.mytipsters.com/horse-makeovers-2/feed/0Reinventing Ante Post Betting for Cheltenham Festival 2017http://www.mytipsters.com/reinventing-ante-post-betting-for-cheltenham-festival-2017/
http://www.mytipsters.com/reinventing-ante-post-betting-for-cheltenham-festival-2017/#respondWed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:05 +0000http://www.mytipsters.com/?p=3205The defection of Min, Annie Power and Faugheen from this year’s Cheltenham Festival have underlined once more that ante-post betting, no matter how potentially lucrative, is an absolute minefield. But the genre, long-range betting that is, is in decline and has been for a decade. The process has seemingly been accelerated since last spring when […]

]]>The defection of Min, Annie Power and Faugheen from this year’s Cheltenham Festival have underlined once more that ante-post betting, no matter how potentially lucrative, is an absolute minefield.

But the genre, long-range betting that is, is in decline and has been for a decade. The process has seemingly been accelerated since last spring when defending Champion Hurdler, the banker bet in so many ante-post bets was withdrawn from the two-mile classic on the eve of the race.

The popularity of ante post betting has probably been in decline since 2005 when Kicking King was declared a non-runner by his trainer a fortnight before the race and was removed from all betting lists. Yet he did ultimately line-up for the race and was supported into favouritism before trouncing his rivals.

History was to repeat itself in 2010 when Binocular was described as “certain to miss the race” by trainer Nicky Henderson but he too made it to the Festival and landed the Champion Hurdle in fine style.

Punters soon realised the name of the winner could well not be on the ante-post lists meaning every win bet placed on the race for a period running up to the race was guaranteed to be a loser.

Suddenly the time-honoured maxim ‘pay your money take your chance’ held no appeal. And the term ‘all-in run or not’, meaning if your horse does not run you lose, while still valid, was to disappear completely.

This lack of faith in ante-post betting and the emergence of a National Hunt superpower in the form of Willie Mullins, who often holds multiple entries with numerous fancied horses, has seen traditional ante-post betting dwindle dramatically and led firms like sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/t/19/Cheltenham.html to reinvent the genre.

Hills seemingly no longer use the term ‘ante post’ preferring to put their Cheltenham Festival markets under a heading of ‘Future Races’ and the Festival races listed amongst those now come with the pièce de résistance which is ‘Non Runner Insurance’. This ‘insurance’ could probably be better described as a concession and here’s how it works

If your horse misses the Festival (as has already been the case with Min, Annie Power and Faugheen), your selection will be voided and your full stake will be returned.

If your selection runs in a Cheltenham Festival race different to the one you have backed it in, you will be given your stakes back as a free bet (up to £25) to use during the Festival.

Should you be considering backing Mullins’ Vroum Vroum Mag for a Cheltenham victory Hills ‘Non Runner Insurance’ will surely make them the only place to shop. The brilliant mare could run in the Champion Hurdle, the World Hurdle or the Mares Hurdle which she won last year. And let us not forget she can also jump a chase fence!

Whatever her target and whatever your fancies for the Festival races concessions like William Hills ‘Non Runner Insurance’ should restore some faith in long-range bets and betting on the Cheltenham Festival and it goes to prove with money-back and free bet offers now commonplace within the betting industry, there really hasn’t been a better time to be a punter.